Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot

Jean-Marc Pillot is the fourth generation of his branch of the Pillots in Chassagne-Montrachet. He came to work with his father, Jean, in 1985, and after six years at his side took over the domaine in 1991, with his wife Nadine and his sister Béatrice.

Some fifteen hectares and around 60,000 bottles a year. The bulk sits in Chassagne-Montrachet, with parcels besides in Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, Santenay and Rully.

One figure is worth looking at: five of those fifteen hectares are planted to pinot noir. He is credited with keeping alive the village's tradition of red wine, in a commune whose worldwide fame rests on its whites. That is a third of the estate given to the colour that does not sell the name.

His son Antonin has joined the domaine.